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Dr. William Sellers, Principal Mr. Eddie Pickle, Asst. Principal Mr. Kerry Gray, Asst. Principal Mr. Gary Tabor, Asst. Principal Phone 601-878-5905 Fax 601-878-2782 |
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The Mission of Terry High School is to create a safe and comfortable
environment in which each student, each day, can measure success, is
encouraged to dream, and seeks to learn for a lifetime. |
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S E N I O R S |
Senior Stuff ACT
Code 251-375
1. Ole Miss – Spring Visit Day 2. Alcorn State University Cheerleader Tryouts 3. Mississippi Valley State University High School Day 4. Ebony Pearls Foundation Scholarship 5. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship
June 14, 2008 will be the last time that the ACT will be given before you start college in the fall. Now is the time to begin signing up for this test. Application packets are available in Mrs. Ross’ office and the main office. Students are also encouraged to apply online. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 9, 2008. Have a Great Spring Break!!! OLD NEWS! 1. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Scholarship 2. Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Educational Scholarship 3. Champions for Children Scholarship
5. Lion’s Club Scholarship 6. Junior Auxiliary of Byram-Terry, Inc. Scholarship 7. Art Merit Awards – Ole Miss 8. JSU – Information Expo
Mississippi Grant and Scholarship Programs Applications for the MTAG, MESG, HELP, Nissan Scholarships, and many more can be found at www.mississippi.edu. Click on Financial Aid (which is the 6th pick in the list on the left). Below you will find four examples of financial aid that is available on this website.
2. Rotary Mentor Scholarship Program 3. April ACT 4. ACT Workshop 5. Mississippi Summer Developmental Program Grant 6. Bumpers Drive-In 2008 Discover Mississippi Scholarship Contest The contest is open to all MS juniors and seniors. Winners will be selected in a random drawing, and the scholarships may be used at any accredited junior or senior college. All students who complete the contest requirements and have a Qualifying Receipt will receive 52 FREE Bumpers Drive-In meals. In order to participate you must first pick up a Bumpers Scholarship Contest “passport” and contest rules at any of the 32 Bumpers Drive-In locations. You can also get more information by going to www.bumpersdrivein.com. Once the passport has been stamped by 12 different Bumpers Drive-In locations, turn the passport in at any Bumpers Drive-In. The deadline to turn your stamped passport in is March 31, 2008. The scholarship drawing will be held at Bumpers Drive-In on Lake Harbour Drive on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. See Mrs. Ross if you would like a list of the official rules and a map of all the Bumpers Drive-In locations in Mississippi.
2. Robert C. Byrd Scholarship 3. Gulf South Pipeline Company Scholarship 4. AXA Achievement Community Scholarship 5. College Representatives Visit Terry High School A representative from Jackson State University will be in the library on Monday, February 11, 2008 to visit only with the students who have expressed interest in attending JSU next year. We will let you know what time to report to the library for this visit. 6. Hinds Community College · Development Foundation Scholarships – You must submit the following
information: · Honors Scholarships – These scholarships are for students who plan
to enter the Honors Program at Hinds and must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA.
To apply, submit the following: 7. REMINDER!!!
ACT Workshops Millsaps College will host an ACT workshop on these two dates: January 26th or February 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The cost is $60.00. Call 601-974-1130 to sign up. Hinds Community College will host an ACT workshop on February 2nd from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost is $45.00. See Mrs. Ross for an application or call 601-857-3372.
Eudora Welty Library: ACT Prep – January 29th Medgar Evers Library: ACT Prep – April 1st (Call 601-321-5533 to reserve a place).
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NEWS 1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2. Best Buy Scholarship 3. David G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship 4. Rust College – 2008 Visitation Day
6. USDA/1890 National Scholars Program 7. The Louis Stokes MS Alliance for Minority Participation (LSMAMP) 8. Luckyday Scholarship/Ole Miss Old News
1. American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship 2. 2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship –(NEW Website) 3. McKelvey Foundation Scholarship Deadline Reminders!!!
(Look on back for more deadlines) January 4, 2008 – Deadline to register for the February ACT. January 5, 2008 - Deadline for the USM Luckyday Scholarship January 15, 2008 – Deadline for the Educational Services Foundation (ESF) Essay Scholarship. February 1, 2008 – Deadline for the American Cancer Society Scholarship. February 1, 2008 – Deadline for the JSU Alumni Scholarship February 1, 2008 – Deadline for the Ole Miss Luckyday Scholarship February 1, 2008 – Deadline for the Ole Miss/Christine and Clarence Day Scholarship in Business February 15, 2008 – Deadline for the JSU Honors Scholarship February 15, 2008 – Deadline for the Burger King Scholarship February 28, 2008 – Deadline for the MSU John C. Stennis Scholarship in Political Science
Semester exams are next week. These exams will be very important in figuring your final grade. Begin studying NOW to ensure that you do your very best.
I would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Mrs. Ross
Students who are interested in
attending Mississippi College next year are invited to attend a reception at
the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson next Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from 6:30 –
8:00 p.m. Please see Mrs. Ross if you
need additional information.
The American Cancer Society’s
College Scholarship Program gives young cancer survivors the opportunity to
pursue an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Students who have had a diagnosis of
cancer and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Please see Mrs. Ross for an application
and more information. The deadline to
apply is February 1, 2008.
The Educational Services
Foundation (ESF) has announced the 2008 essay scholarship competition. Sixty (60) $1,000 scholarships will be
awarded. The essay topic (500 words
maximum): Create a NEW reality TV
show and describe it. Applications
have been passed out in the senior English classes. Please see Mrs. Ross if you need an additional copy. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2008.
The 2008 Sam Walton Community
Scholarship is available through www.walmartfoundation.org. The deadline for entry is a postmark of
January 14, 2008. This scholarship is
a non-renewable $1,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study at an
approved accredited college or university.
To qualify, a student must be a graduating high school senior and may
not be a Wal-Mart of Sam’s Club associate, or the child or legal dependent of
a Wal-Mart of Sam’s Club associate.
See the website for general guidelines and scholarship opportunities
for associates and children of associates.
The Jackson-Hinds Alumni Chapter of the JSU National Alumni Association is delighted to offer seniors who plan to attend JSU the opportunity to apply for and receive a scholarship upon enrollment during the Fall of 2008. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to apply. Please see Mrs. Ross as soon as possible for an application. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2008.
Students who are interested in
attending MUW next year and would like to learn more about the Hearin
Leadership Conference in January should see Mrs. Ross as soon as possible for
more information.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. has announced their scholarship program for this year. This program awards 100 scholarships
valued at $10,000 and $20,000. Our
school can nominate one senior for this scholarship. If you would like to apply, see Mrs. Ross
immediately for an application. The
application requires that you list:
These applications are due
back to Mrs. Ross no later than Fri., Dec. 14, 2007.
Log onto www.eCampusTours.com to put college
in perspective with 360-degree x 360-degree views of hundreds of different
schools all in one eye-popping website.
Students can:
The
deadline to register for the February ACT is Friday, January 4th. We will still be on Christmas vacation at
that time. Students are encouraged to
get their registration packets before leaving for Christmas break. Old News
A representative from Hinds
will be in the original cafeteria during lunch on Thursday, November 15th. Students who are interested in receiving
information on Hinds are encouraged to stop by and talk with him at that
time.
Each year Ole Miss awards
Luckyday Scholarships ranging from $2000 to $7000 per year. Luckyday Scholarships are awarded to
exemplary students who meet the following requirements.
If you meet the above
requirements and have applied to Ole Miss, please visit the Luckyday website
to complete the scholarship application, Financial Aid Assessment Form and
two Recommendation Forms. The
application and all required materials must be submitted on or before
February 1, 2008. (http://www.olemiss.edu/student_life/luckyday/index.html)
The University of Southern
Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is now
accepting application for 2008. The
program looks for exemplary student candidates who demonstrate
self-motivation, high school involvement, servant leadership, and community
involvement. This scholarship
provided $1,250 per fall and spring semester renewable for a four year
period. Students who are interested
in this program should visit the following web site: www.usm.edu/luckyday
to print an application and learn more about the Luckyday program. The deadline to apply for the Luckyday
Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is January 5, 2008.
The Christine & Clarence
Day Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship offered by the School of
Business Administration at Ole Miss.
Selection criteria include academic performance, test scores, and
leadership potential. See Mrs. Ross
for an application or go to www.olemissbusiness.com/student/Scholarships/index.htm. Scholarship applications will be accepted
through February 1, 2008.
MSU has announced the John C.
Stennis Scholarships in Political Science.
Please see Mrs. Ross for additional information and scholarship
applications.
MUW has announced their Scholars’
Days on November 29, 2007 and February 21, 2008. Students will have the opportunity to interview for MUW’s most
prestigious scholarships, learn more about the university and academic
programs, and meet faculty and current students. Music majors wanting to audition for music scholarships at this
time please contact the Office of Admissions to make an appointment. For more information and scholarship
applications, please call 877-GO-2-THE-W or visit the Scholars’ Day website
at www.muw.edu.
The Educational Services
Foundation (ESF) is having a monthly drawing for a $500 scholarship. The only qualification is that you are a
high school senior and will enter college in the fall of 2008. Log on to www.esfweb.com
and click on ESF Freebies on the left of the screen. Once you’ve entered, you are automatically
qualified for subsequent drawings each month. Please sign up today!
If you do not have access to a computer, please see Mrs. Ross as soon
as possible. Attention Seniors Please
call ESF (Educational Services Foundation) at 601-321-5555 and set an
appointment for you and your parents.
They can assist you with: Scholarships Financial Aid Careers ACT Preparation Their services are FREE!!! Old News
A representative from the
Educational Services Foundation (ESF) will conduct a Financial Aid Workshop in
the “old” cafeteria on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Information will be provided on grants,
loans, scholarships, work-study, and the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). All students and their
parents are encouraged to attend this very important event.
The Educational Services
Foundation (ESF) is having a monthly drawing for a $500 scholarship. The only qualification is that you are a
high school senior and will enter college in the fall of 2008. Log on to www.esfweb.com
and click on ESF Freebies on the left of the screen. Once you’ve entered, you are automatically
qualified for subsequent drawings each month. Please sign up TODAY!
If you do not have access to a computer, please see Mrs. Ross as soon
as possible.
The W.E.B. Du Boise Honors
College at JSU is accepting applications for
scholarships for the 2008 – 2009 academic year. Requirements are a minimum ACT score of 21
and a strong “B” average. The
deadline to apply for a scholarship is February 15th and the
deadline to apply for the Honors College is August 15th. Academic scholarships are
available through the Office of Enrollment Management at JSU (601) 979-8637,
or Fax (601) 979-1506. For Honors College
applications and additional information, please call (601) 979-2107 or e-mail
maria.l.harvey@jsums.edu or fax
to (601) 979-2299.
Students who plan to
participate in sports at a 4-year university (Division I or II Institutions)
next year need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. To register online, please follow the
directions listed below:
Be sure that you follow all of
the instructions, including printing a copy of the two (2) release forms to
give to Mrs. Ross. The code for THS is 251-375.
Burger King is sponsoring
$1,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors. Log on at www.bk.com/scholars to apply. You must:
Applications are available
online Oct. 15, 2007 – Feb. 15, 2008.
For additional information, contact J.R. Simon at (615) 320-3149 or jrsimon@spaprog.com.
The Gates Millennium Scholars
program will select one thousand students this year as Gates Millennium
Scholars. Students are eligible to be
considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
Go to www.gmsp.org to apply or see Mrs. Ross for more information. All paper applications must be postmarked
by December 31, 2007, all online applications must be submitted by January
11, 2008.
USM will host their Black and
Gold Day on Saturday, November 10, 2007.
Students are invited to attend the guided tours of campus and
residence halls, academic college fair, and seminars on scholarships and
financial aid. Tickets to the
Southern Miss v. Memphis football game at The Rock! are by reservation
only. For additional information,
call the Office of Admissions:
1-601-266-5000 or log on to www.usm.edu/admissions. REMINDER! 1. The October ACT is this Saturday (10/27/07). Get plenty of rest the night before and please be on time. 2.
Remember to complete your college applications. You need to apply for both admissions and
scholarships. Old News Yale University The Assistant Director of
Admissions at Yale University (New Haven, CT) will discuss academic programs,
campus life, admissions, and financial aid at an information Session on
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (7:30 PM) at the Eudora Welty Main Library in
Jackson. Please go to to register for this event. Websites for Scholarship Searches If you are interested in
websites that will help you explore scholarships, financial aid , and college
choices, log on to: Mississippi Universities Mississippi has eight public
universities: Alcorn State
University, Delta State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi
State University, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State
University, University of Mississippi
(Ole Miss), and the University of Southern Mississippi. If you are interested in receiving
information or applications from any of these schools, log on to the
following website: and click on the school of your choice. Alcorn State University – High
School Day Alcorn will host its annual
fall High School Day on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Davey L. Whitney
HPER Complex. You may call
1-800-222-6790 or mail to pre-register.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Christian Connector The Christian Connector provides
a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian
college scholarship drawing. Students
can log onto to request information and automatically be entered in
the $2,500 scholarship drawing. Mississippi State University – Army ROTC Scholarship Students who are interested
in learning more about Army ROTC Scholarships at MSU should call 1st LT Kenneth Anthony at (662) 325-3503
or email: . Apply for
scholarships online at . AXA Achievement Scholarship The AXA Foundation, in
addition with U. S. News & World Report, has announced the AXA
Achievement Scholarship for 2008.
Winners are known as AXA Achievers.
They are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate
drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect
for self, family and community. The
application deadline for this year’s AXA Achievement Scholarship is December
15, 2007. To learn more about AXA
Achievement and to read about some of the past winners, visit . Jackson State University – High School/Community College
Day Jackson State University will
host a High School/Community College Day this Saturday, October 6, 2007. All students must attend in a group and
be accompanied by an adult chaperon throughout the day – so you MUST SIGN UP
IN MRS. ROSS’ OFFICE. Mrs.
Virginia Terry will meet you at 8:00 that morning in the parking lot at
McDonald’s in Byram. You must provide
your own transportation. When you
arrive at JSU, you will be required to pay a $20.00 registration fee. Thos fee will entitle you to participate
in the campus-sponsored activities, lunch and a ticket to the football game. Financial Aid Workshop ---VERY IMPORTANT!!! A representative from the
Educational Services Foundation (ESF) will conduct a Financial Aid Workshop
in the “old” THS cafeteria on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Information will be provided on grants,
scholarships, work-study, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). All students and their parents
are encouraged to attend this very important event. Tougaloo High School Day Tougaloo will have a High
School Day on October 19, 2007. The
highlights for the day will include:
Academic Program, Admissions Overview, Financial Aid Overview, Campus
Tours, Complimentary Lunch, and much more.
Students must bring a copy of their transcripts and ACT scores. The deadline to sign up for this event is
Monday, October 8th. In order to reserve your spot call: 601-977-7765 or 601-977-7768 or email . REMINDERS- Students who plan to take the test for the U.S. Senate Youth Program must have the applications
postmarked by Friday, October 5th. Please make sure you get a ticket from
Mrs. Ross before you take the test on November 3rd. Applications for the ACT workshops at Hinds Community
College and Holmes Community College are available in Mrs. Ross’ office. Get yours today! There will be two ACT administrations before Christmas: October 27th and December 8th. Nine weeks tests are next
week: Monday, October 8 th – Wednesday, October 10th.
Please begin preparing for them now!
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Students who have a 3.0 or
higher GPA and have:
You are encouraged to apply
for the Coca-Cola Scholarship by going to their website www.coca-colascholars.org. Remember our school’s CEEB code is
251-375. Please apply as soon as
possible. The deadline is October 31st.
Hinds Community College will
host an ACT Workshop on Saturday, October 13th from 1:00 – 5:00
p.m. The cost of the workshop is
$45.00. Participants should bring a
calculator and may also bring a drink and a snack. Applications are available in Mrs. Ross’ office. For more information call
601-857-3372.
USM will host a local
informational meeting on Tuesday, October 9th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Jackson
Hilton Hotel. Students who have
questions about admissions, financial aid, housing and scholarships are
encouraged to attend. If additional
information is needed, please call: 601-266-5000. Reminders · The
deadline to apply for the TCLSPA Fall Scholarship is Friday, September 21,
2007. · The
deadline to register for the October ACT is Friday, September 21st. · The
deadline to register for “Your Future – Preparation Workshop” is Sunday,
September 30, 2007. · The
deadline to apply for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award is Monday,
October 1, 2007. · The
deadline to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award is Wednesday,
October 31, 2007. Sun Trust Scholarship Sweepstakes High school seniors can win a
$1,000 scholarship for their first year expenses at an accredited college or
private career school. One winner
will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2007 through May 15,
2008. Students can begin
registering September 14, 2007, and the first drawing will be held on October
31, 2007. Scholarship checks will be
payable to the winner’s school of attendance and the $100 gift card will be
sent directly to the student. Only
one entry per person for each drawing, however students can register after
each drawing for the next scheduled drawing.
No purchase or transaction necessary to enter to win. For complete details, visit
offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com.
Outstanding Students of
America Outstanding Students of
America is a national organization dedicated to providing high school seniors
with scholarships. The scholarships are
$1,000 each and are paid to the college of the student’s choice. Applicants should have participated in
community/school activities and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Community Foundation of West Alabama,
a non profit organization, administers the disbursement of the scholarship
funds. For more information and a
copy of the application, visit or call (205) 344-6322. United States Senate Youth Program 2007-2008 Seniors who participate in
student government as a student body or class officer or student council
representative at Terry High School are eligible to apply for the 46th annual “Washington Week.” You must participate in the National
Qualifying Exam on November 3rd to
qualify. Postmark deadline for
nominations is October 5th. The following students need to see Mrs.
Ross for more information: Kimberly Chesteen Whitney Sasser Davis Gates Brittany Williams Clara Bradford Terry Hayes Kyle Jordan Jenny Barnes Kendedrick Jones Marquita Morgan Chris Butler Hannah Haguewood Washington Week will take
place March 1-8, 2008. “Your Future” – Preparation Workshop Ms. Ernestine Drone will be
conducting a workshop at Terry Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday,
October 6, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided). The mission of this workshop is to give
students a competitive edge by providing information, techniques, tools,
encouragement and guidance on topics such as: Preparing for the ACT/SAT Planning for College Financial Aid and Scholarships How to be Successful in
College Selecting the Right Major and Career What to do After College:
The Next Stop For more information, please call
601-750-6712 or email The deadline to
register is Sunday, September 30, 2007.
Ole Miss – Fall Visit Day Ole Miss will have a Fall Visit Day on Saturday, October 6th. Students may begin checking –in at 8:00 a.m. at the Martindale Student Services Center. You will sign in, receive your agenda, and purchase football tickets ($5 tickets for students and family members available at registration while supplies last. Advance purchase not available.) There will be free T-shirts for the first 200 students who sign in on site. Students can register online at | |||||
